Based on English 5, English 6 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Writing individually and speaking in pairs and groups, e.g., surveys and interviews.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation, begin Unit 6. Progress and Optimism | Use questions accurately |
Class 2 | Unit 6. Progress and Optimism, discussion questions | Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises |
Class 3 | Unit 7. The United Nations, discussion questions | Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises |
Class 4 | Unit 8. Motivation, discussion questions | Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises |
Class 5 | Unit 9. The Media, discussion questions | Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary), Classbook exercises |
Class 6 | Unit 10. Decision Making, discussion questions | Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises |
Class 7 | Review and conclusion | Review, examination |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Talking Point 2: perfecting your presentations. Justin Harris, Paul Leeming. Abax.
A good EnglishEnglish dictionary.
Presentations (20%), writing and discussion exercises (40%), final examination (40%).
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